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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
5
The piece critiques taxation by privilege in rail transport and argues regulation alone is insufficient. It cites Morgan and Mellen in New England, questions state ownership viability, and urges the public to study railroad economics before any shift from regulation to ownership.
A compact account traces St Valentine from secular spring rite to martyr in Rome. It notes legends vary, cites a third century imprisonment under Claudius and execution on February 14, and explains friends sent love messages in his memory.
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co sues to block an initiative on reducing rates, arguing the measure would confiscate public power and curb rate fixing to the board of supervisors. The piece warns a ruling for the company would weaken popular rule and notes ongoing local political corruption and probes.
The article explains Charter Amendment No 3 allowing council submissions within 40 days of election and citizen initiatives up to 60 days before election. It reduces petition threshold from 15 percent to 10 percent to initiate charter amendments. It also clarifies existing submission methods and deadlines for March elections.
The report notes a deep Delta test aimed at finding oil below 1 000 feet while historic local issues persist. It mentions coal miners preparing to strike again and thefts including a roof from a house and a church shelter shed cut for firewood.
A humorous fragment shows a buyer and seller debating a woolen item described as too large. The seller promises shrinkage from washing while the buyer laments it will also shrink her son John. The exchange reads like a village humor note from a period page.
A mix of quirky anecdotes and public letters. notes on soldiers rebelling over daily stew on a holiday. a critique about women lawyers in England and a protest letter from Martha Alma Partin in Mississippi. Also a quote about early electric cars in Seattle and a Beecley film remark from Josh Wise.
A revival meeting at a small Southern Georgia colored Baptist church ends with a comic exchange about who has had their soul washed white. A local punchline mocks the preacher's exhortation with regional dialect and humor.
A historic public notice by Dr Titus announces his return to Seattle to resume medical practice after a 15 year hiatus devoted to the labor movement and socialist literature. He outlines office plan, specialties, fair charges, and a new column in The Star. He lists credentials from Harvard 1890 and professional posts. Office locations and hours are provided. Beginning tomorrow February 15 an advertisement appears.
Letter from JOAN HAYES of Neachego condemns U S treaties with Indians and questions Knox and the Hague. laments broken promises and urged editor to publish. Also notes Seattle residents’ actions and misused lands in a clipped, opinionated tone.
Letters to The Star discuss a proposal for the state to acquire logged off timberland, clear and lease it by contract, and then sell to settlers to provide homes. Advocates urge a commission, fair pay for land clearing, and rapid cultivation to help poor families while avoiding graft.
A promotional piece claiming Danderine cleanses hair of dust and oil, dissolves dandruff, stops itching, and can regrow fine hair across the scalp after a few weeks. It urges readers to buy Knowlton's Danderine at 25 cents from drug stores or toilets.
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